Chapter 261

1s your previous promise still valid?” I asked, swallowing my pride

I knew Ned wouldn’t use my dad’s situation to trick me If my dad was really framed, I needed to have the chance to see him, understand the whole situation, and then make a plan

“Which one?” The coldness faded from Neil’s face. He appeared more relaxed, but he acted clueless on purpose.

“If I stay in Sterling Estates for half a month, can I see my dad?” I was determined. Even if my dad blamed me in the future, I would never regret this.

If my dad was wronged, I couldn’t just sit and watch him suffer

If my mom wake up and found out what happened to my dad, she’d be heartbroken.

Neil’s smirk grew wider. He let go of my hand and corrected me, “It’s a month.”

“Wasn’t it twenty days?” I frowned

“Why did you just arbitrarily change it to half a month? Now you need my help. so I should have the right to tweak the terms. Neil said shamelessly

I wanted to retort, but Neil’s gaze made me realize my position. If I refused him now, I’d be driving my dad to a dead end

‘Fine, I agree, but I want to see my dad within three days I also made my demand.

“No problem” Neil answered crisply. “Lets go back to Sterling Estates now.”

“I haven’t packed yet!” I replied

“No need. Everything’s ready at Sterling Estates. You just go straight there. And theres someone waiting for us there today. After saying this, Neil dragged me into the elevator, completely disregarding my opinion

hand was warm, unlike mine, which was cold

we got into the elevator, I pulled my hand

cold, you should dress warmer” Neil glanced

much I dressed, it wouldn’t solve the problem of my cold hands. In fact, I was already

constantly probing how much Neil knew about

me. He only said

in the cold winter night i followed Neil from the underground garage, passing by the game room. The door of the game

once knitted a scarf for Neil, but I wasn’t sure if it was the one on

scarf on the couch somewhere,

Neil’s parents were sitting on the sofa in the living room. They both looked surprised to see me.

I recovered from the surprise, I

when I saw the huge cake on the table did I remember that today was Ned’s mom’s birthday.

have much contact with her now, it was her birthday today, so I felt a bit awkward about not bringing

sit!’ Faith waved at

I promised Neil to stay here for a month, I had to face whoever came with

relatives but just had a simple celebration with her family. Although they suddenly had an outsider like me, they didn’t look upset at all; rather, they were all

me sit down next to his mother and then threw his coat aside, “You guys chat.

Neils mother waved happily.

parents, so I was a bit nervous, but they didn’t ask why I was here. They only inquired

to see your mother, but I was afraid it wouldn’t be appropriate.

still not awake, so even if you visit her, she cant respond to you. If she knew you cared about her, she would be

but Neil said he would handle it. If you need his help, just say

them how Neil agreed to help

His hair was uncombed, neatly falling on

very textured white cashmere sweater accompanied by loose black pants, making Neil look very clean and simple. However, his eyes were still habitually

and finally sat

picked up the wine on the table and took a sip,

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